Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool (2026 Profile)

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Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool

1005 Asbury Dr
Columbia, SC 29209

Tel: (803) 776-8121

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Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool in Columbia, SC, serves 90 co鈥揺d students in preschool and kindergarten within a midsize city community.

Founded in 1962, the school operates as an alternative Methodist鈥揳ffiliated early learning program.

The school employs 2 teachers, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 45:1.

Approximately 31% of enrolled students represent diverse racial backgrounds. Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool provides early childhood education in a city setting, distinct from larger Columbia private schools with lower student鈥搕eacher ratios.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 90 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Methodist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1962

Student Body

Total Students

90 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

45:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$3,915 annually

School Notes

School Motto: Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 90 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Columbia, SC is $13,129 for elementary schools and $14,285 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Columbia, SC is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).